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FALLS (UKEMI) IN JUDO AND AIKIDO: FALLING BACKWARDS (USHIRO UKEMI)

Oct 23, 2024

Biomechanics, Martial arts

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Hugo Noya Enríquez

Falling backwards (ushiro ukemi) is the first to be taught and practiced in both judo and aikido because it is the easiest to perform. Below I will explain each of the steps that make up the progression. You will always start from the simplest and easiest sequences, then progressively advance in the degree of complexity…